The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are in red-hot form and will be looking to extend their winning streak to four matches when they take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
LSG Riding High on Winning Momentum
The Lucknow Super Giants have made a fantastic start to their IPL 2024 campaign, winning three out of their first four matches. Their only loss came in the opening match, but they have bounced back convincingly since then.
DC Struggling at the Bottom
In stark contrast, the Delhi Capitals find themselves struggling at the bottom of the points table with just one win from their five outings. Their bowling attack has been a major concern, leaking runs consistently. Injuries to key players like Mitchell Marsh and Kuldeep Yadav have further disrupted their campaign.
Match Details
- Series: Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024)
- Match: LSG vs DC, Match 26
- Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: JioCinema app
- TV Channel: Star Sports Network
LSG vs DC Head to Head stats
The Lucknow Super Giants hold a strong head-to-head record against the Delhi Capitals, having won all three of their previous encounters. They will also benefit from the familiar conditions at the Ekana Stadium, a pitch that has traditionally favored teams batting first.
Pitch Report for LSG vs DC
The Ekana Stadium pitch has been a good batting surface so far this season, with an average first-innings score of around 170. While fast bowlers have enjoyed early success, spinners could come into play as the match progresses. Look for the team winning the toss to choose batting first.
LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XIs: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c/wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XIs: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Kumar Kushagra, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje
LSG vs DC Key Players to Watch
- LSG: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Naveen-ul-Haq, Avesh Khan
- DC: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Anrich Nortje
LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction
Here are two LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Teams you can consider for the IPL match:
LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Team – 1
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Q De Kock (VC), N Pooran, R Pant |
| Batters | D Warner (C), T Stubbs |
| All-Rounders | M Stoinis, A Patel, K Pandya |
| Bowlers | Y Thakur, K Ahmed, A Nortje |
| Captain | D Warner (C) |
| Vice-Captain | Q De Kock (VC) |
LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Team – 2
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-Keepers | Kl Rahul, N Pooran, R Pant (VC) |
| Batters | D Warner, T Stubbs (C) |
| All-Rounders | M Stoinis, A Patel, K Pandya |
| Bowlers | Y Thakur, K Ahmed, I Sharma |
| Captain | T Stubbs (C) |
| Vice-Captain | R Pant (VC) |
IPL 2024 Points Table
LSG vs DC Match Prediction
With Lucknow Super Giants in top form and Delhi Capitals struggling, the home team is expected to have an advantage. Lucknow’s players know the pitch well and have been performing consistently, making them favorites for their fourth win in a row. However, the IPL is known for its surprises, so Delhi Capitals shouldn’t be counted out completely. If their batsmen step up and their bowlers perform well, they could turn things around.
